Many theories about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness have been developed over the years.  This unit covers the main six models that have been developed:  biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic-existential, and socio-cultural.  As people who are hoping to work in the field of human services, it is vital that you read this chapter carefully.  These theories are basic to all that we will be learning, not only in this class, but also in all of our future classes.
 

• Go to:  https://www.oercommons.org/authoring/46663-abnormal-psychology/view

• • Read in Unit 3 – Therapeutic Orientations

• Consider the various theories covered.

• Prepare a 1-page double spaced assignment in which you describe one of the theories that you find most interesting to you. Ensure the following points are addressed:

• Include the concepts of the theory (causes, diagnosis, treatment). 
• Search one website and include some of the aspects of the theory as described there.

 
Support your work with scholarly academic resources, textbooks, or other sources provided.  Use of APA format is required.